Note: The Action Mapper tool that is used to change keybindings requires 32-bit Java, which is available here

Preparation

If you had MWLL installed previously, a clean profile is reccomended. Should you have any pre-0.9.0 build of MWLL, it is highly recommended to delete the whole profile folder found in %USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars

The launcher is able to update any pre-0.9.0 version to the latest version automatically.

Download file and Patch

Install the files

Install by running MWLL-Installer.exe

After that, if you are coming from an old install, make sure to delete the My Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars folder, as the 0.8.0 installer creates an outdated profile that can cause issues when starting the game for the first time.

Patch up to the latest version by using the launcher.

Run for the first time

Install the launcher to your preferred installation directory.

Run the MWLL Launcher.

Agree to UAC dialogue if prompted.

Click 'Update' to install the latest version of MWLL. This will install the game to the same directory as the MWLL Launcher.

Once the download has finished, enter your preferred profile name. This will automatically generate a user profile.

Click 'Launch' to start the game.

The game will often take a bit of time to load upon being run for the first time. It may also crash initially -- don't worry! Run the game again and it should load up without any issues.

Updating from a previous version

Run the launcher shortcut from start menu or desktop.

Agree to UAC dialogue if prompted.

Click 'Update' to install the latest version of MWLL.

The launcher will prompt you do delete stray files. Click 'Yes'. A second prompt will ask you to confirm. Click 'Yes".

The launcher will verify your game install and download any game files that have changed from the previous version.

Once the update is finished, click 'Launch' to start the game.

The game will often take a bit of time to load upon being run for the first time. It may also crash initially -- don't worry! Run the game again and it should load up without any issues. There will also be a box that appears very briefly on the screen and then disappears. This is also intended.

Connecting to a server

Select Multiplayer from the main menu

Select Internet Game

Once in internet Games Tab you will be shown a list of active servers. Double-click a server to connect to it.

After everything loads, you're ready to play!

It's not working! Where can I get help?

If you're having trouble getting the game to install or run, you can check the Troubleshooting page or join the MWLL Discord server using the link in the Launcher - ask for help in #tech_support or #mwll_general.

A note about profiles: if you change profiles while in-game, you will need to restart the game for the change to properly take effect.

What's Next?

If you're new to MWLL, reading the MWLL Basics Guide will help orient you with the interface and how to play the game. The other guides shown below are very useful as well, even if you played a previous version of MWLL.